Cambridge Readings in French Literature [Paperback]

Originally published in 1920, this book presents a series of extracts from French literature with editorial introductions to the selected writers.Originally published in 1920, this book presents a series of extracts from French literature with editorial introductions to the selected writers. The extracts were chosen both on the basis of literary merit and as representative of the history of France. All selections are presented in French, with editorial material in English.Originally published in 1920, this book presents a series of extracts from French literature with editorial introductions to the selected writers. The extracts were chosen both on the basis of literary merit and as representative of the history of France. All selections are presented in French, with editorial material in English.Originally published in 1920, this book presents a series of extracts from French literature with editorial introductions to the selected writers. The extracts were chosen both on the basis of literary merit and as representative of the history of France. All selections are presented in French, with editorial material in English. They are grouped together on the basis of their theme or historical period. Numerous illustrative figures are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in French literature and history.Preface; Jeanne d'Arc Michelet; Ch?teaux de Loire P?guy; Ballade des dames du temps jadis Villon; Ballade pour prier Nostre Dame Villon; Cendrillon Perrault; Cond? ? Rocroi Bossuet; La mort de Turenne Mme de S?vign?; La mort de Bayard 'Le loyal serviteur'; 'Hommes pensifz, je ne vous donne ? lire' Des Periers; De trois fr?res qui cuid?rent ?tre pendus pour leur latin Des Periers; Au roy pour avoir est? derob? Marot; L'abbaye de Theleme Rabelais; Bertrand du Guesclin Froissart; Stances ? Mme du Parc Corneille; 'Croyez-moi, h?tons-nous, ma Sylvie' Moli?re; ?p?tre ? Racine Boileau; Les animaux malades de la peste La Fontaine; Les deux pigeons l3ë